• Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. • Always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. • Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. R003 ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Do not connect a power cord from a device that is installed in one rack cabinet to a power device that is installed in a different rack cabinet. R009 CAUTION: ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
See this documentation to learn about specification details and installation instructions of ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U rack cabinet is a 18U cabinet designed for Micro DataCenter servers. Figure 1. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet The cabinet comes with a limited warranty.
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Chapter 2. Specifications See this section for information about ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U rack cabinet. Dimension and weight Dimension • Length: 1200 mm (47.24 inch) • Width: 607 mm (23.9 inch) • Height: 976.5 mm (38.44 inch) Weight 106.5 kg (234.8 lbs) Supported servers and configurations See this section for information about the servers that are supported by the rack cabinet.
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20 M6 screws One combination wrench Ten C-type flange nuts One socket wrench 20 G-type cage nuts One spud socket wrench Ten cage nuts 15 cable ties One cage nut tool Two bolt-down brackets ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 4. Opening the door 2. Remove the four shipping brackets that secure the cabinet to the pallet. Figure 5. Removing shipping brackets Two options are available when moving the cabinet: ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
Casters S037 CAUTION: The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit. Complete the following steps to move the cabinet to the designated site: Step 1.
• Make sure that more than two people are handling the cabinet while sliding it down from the ramp board. • Do not stand in the path of the cabinet. Crane lifter ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Attention - Drop hazard. Complete the following steps to lift and move the cabinet to the designated site: Step 1. Remove the four plugs from the four corners on the top of the cabinet frame. Figure 9. Lifting the rack cabinet Step 2.
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Once the leveling foot makes firm contact with the floor, tighten the nut that fixes it. Figure 12. Tightening the nut 2. To secure the cabinet to the ground, you can install the bolt-down brackets in the hardware box (see “Hardware box” on page ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 13. Installing the bolt-down brackets Chapter 4 Move the rack cabinet...
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Figure 15. Grounding cable from the cabinet frame Grounding cable from the cabinet door This is an optional grounding cable. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 16. Grounding cable from the cabinet door Grounding cable from the side panel This is an optional grounding cable. Chapter 5 Managing cables...
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Figure 17. Grounding cable from the side panel ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
Note: For safety, this task must be done by two people. 1. If necessary, insert the key and turn it clockwise to unlock the door. 2. Pull the lower end of the handle up and clockwise; then, open the door. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 20. Opening the door P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1. Pull up and hold both of the hinge shafts to disengage the door from the cabinet frame; then, remove the door.
P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1. Align the door to the frame hinges, and push the shafts in to secure the door to the frame. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 22. Installing the door A A f f t t e e r r t t h h i i s s t t a a s s k k i i s s c c o o m m p p l l e e t t e e d d 1.
P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1. Pull up and hold both of the hinge shafts to disengage the door from the cabinet frame; then, remove the door. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 25. Removing the door Step 2. Remove the screws that secure the hinges to the cabinet frame. Step 3. Rotate both hinges 180 degree, and install the hinges to the opposite side of the frame. Figure 26. Converting the cabinet frame hinges Chapter 6 Hardware removal, installation and conversion...
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Install the device to the equivalent location on the opposite side on the cabinet frame. Figure 28. Installing the door position monitor device Remove the device from the door, and install it to the equivalent location on the opposite side of the door. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 29. Removing and installing the door position monitor device Step 5. Remove the screws that secure the handle to the door; then, rotate the door 180 degree while keeping the handle in the original orientation, and secure the handle to the door with screws. Figure 30.
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1. Close the cabinet door, and turn the door handle counterclockwise to secure it. Figure 32. Closing the cabinet door 2. If necessary, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise to lock the door. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
See this section for replacement of the door position monitor device. Note: This component is a Third Party Option parts. Not with standing anything to the contrary, third party options are excluded from Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty. See https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/ for details.
P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1. Remove the two screws that secure the door position monitor device to the cabinet frame. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
Figure 35. Removing door position monitor device Step 2. Remove the two screws that secure the door position monitor device to the bracket to remove it. Figure 36. Removing door position monitor device Install the door position monitor device P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1.
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1. Close the cabinet door, and turn the door handle counterclockwise to secure it. Figure 39. Closing the cabinet door 2. If necessary, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise to lock the door. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 18U Rack Cabinet User Guide...
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...
Gathering information needed to call Support If you believe that you require warranty service for your Lenovo product, the service technicians will be able to assist you more efficiently if you prepare before you call. You can also see http:// for more information about your product warranty.
Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Micro DataCenter, ThinkSystem, Flex System, System x, NeXtScale System, and X Architecture are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
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Part Number: SP47A41859 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP47A41859 *1PSP47A41859*...
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